Gaga in The Simpsons gives me flashback.

 

I really thought that was her ticket to an Emmy win like Anne Hathaway did for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Voice-Over Performance

 

Whatever, as terrible as that episode was, at least it gave us this GIF.

I know this was posted already but it's refreshing seeing someone experience the album the first time. makes you appreciate it more too

 

I think I'm becoming a Harlequin truther

 

15 minutes ago, opbranden said:

 

 

 

(I will put something under the spoiler tag even if I personally don't consider it spoiler. My whole reaction is spoiler free story wise.)

 

So... let's start...

 

What the hell, Todd, what the hell!!? You'll pay for your crimes

 

Let me first say that I don't think it's a bad film per se, but what's the point?

 

The movie is visually stunning and definitely has its merits, but revisiting the the first movie just doesn't make for a compelling story. I get the intention of deconstructing the character but it basically feels

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like two hours and a half spent trying to "undo" the original.

 

Now, I have to admit, I watched the first movie because of all the hype from my friends and honestly, I thought it was good, but definitely overhyped and not deserving of the "masterpiece" title some people gave it.

 

This time around, I was mainly excited to see it because my queen, Lady Gaga, was playing Harley Quinn, one of the most iconic comic book villains. But let me warn you—if you're watching just for Gaga or for a mad-love type of story, you might be disappointed.

 

As much as I love her, her character feels pretty useless here and has almost no impact on the story.

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She's more of a distraction to the Joker than a driving force.

 

That said, Gaga still does an amazing job with what she was given, and it's definitely her best performance to date—but man, she's so underused. Bechdel test: FAILED.

 

The first part of the movie is actually intriguing and sets up what seems like it could be a compelling story. But unfortunately, the second half drags hard. It got boring at points, and the musical numbers felt super random. Now I understand why they kept insisting it wasn't really a musical—

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because the songs don't progress the story at all. They are for the most part "crazy moments" 

Honestly, they could have cut at least five musical numbers, and it would have made no difference to the story, but the viewing experience would have been better. The sets are amazing and so pleasing to the eyes tho

 

The film is very self-referential, constantly trying to connect to the first movie in a way that comes off as desperate and annoying at times.

The portrayal of mental illness also felt stereotypical again, just like the first film—a bit iffy.

 

This movie really thinks it's clever, different, but in my opinion, it's not as unique or thought-provoking as it thinks it is.

 

Now, the good stuff: the score is incredible, the cinematography is gorgeous, and Joaquin Phoenix is, of course, fantastic. Everything technical is on point, but it's the script that drags everything down. Is it the worst movie ever? No. Is it good? At times. Will I be going to my already booked screening on Friday? Eeeeh I have to think about it.

 

I'll give it a 3/5 because Gaga doesn't deserve any hate—she could've been amazing if they actually let her character be more than just a side note in the story.

 

About the ending without spoilers, it actually made sense for the movie and for what they were telling.

It's over

 

2 minutes ago, Chaos Angel said:

So anyways, what do we think Notorious Being is about?

 

 

What is "notorious" about her that she's referencing in the song? I have a theory it might be about the man rumors because she just mentioned it all these years later; and she says "being" so she might be playing an androgynous alter ego like Joe 

I fear she was going to address the flop and fad accusations but now that Harlequin and JFAD bombed she is having a second thought

 

How would you rank her movies sis? @opbranden

 

Assuming you have seen HOG

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We were so lucky that Bradley used the test screenings of ASIB to actually listen to feedback and improve the movie and the pacing of it because he actually had something to prove and wanted the movie to be good.

 

Both Turdley Scott and Turd Phillips just throw half finished junk out that loses steam after 45 minutes and think people will look beyond it because they're men, already made a name for themselves, the cinematography is pretty and think the stars will carry the workload of magically turning a turd into gold bar. 

5 minutes ago, hausofbryan said:

so, best actress nomination in the bag? 

 

 

Capri-Sun award for best Cameo

 

 

 

 

About to see JFAD in my local

theatre - let's see how hard Lee gags 

I remember that after watching the first trailer I really thought this was going to be her best and biggest movie yet

 

5 minutes ago, jesus del rey said:

How would you rank her movies sis? @opbranden

 

Assuming you have seen HOG

HoG was actually very entertaining and fun though. It had some issues with the script, but I really enjoyed it. 

 

I fear this will be her first movie I actually dislike.  

now seated for FÀD 

 

9 minutes ago, jesus del rey said:

How would you rank her movies sis?

A Star Is Born

Machete Kills

Sin City: A Dame To Kill For

HOG

 

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2 minutes ago, hausofbryan said:

HoG was actually very entertaining and fun though. It had some issues with the script, but I really enjoyed it. 

 

I fear this will be her first movie I actually dislike.  

DTM

 

Seeing GodGa at the Harlequin event tonight 

 

 

Suddenly I LOVE Good Morning and Get Happy!!

 

15 minutes ago, Nando_05 said:

Thats the reason i will leave this forum. OGHs and Katykats are insuferable. 

take my hand stay Nando_05, we will end them with LG7 

 

1 minute ago, Reginald said:

Machete Kills

Sin City: A Dame To Kill For

i wouldn't consider these as "gaga movies" imo

12 minutes ago, Janet said:

I know this was posted already but it's refreshing seeing someone experience the album the first time. makes you appreciate it more too

 

I think I'm becoming a Harlequin truther

 

He sold me too. If you've ever watched his reactions he's always stopping to give a million critiques but for Harlequin he let it play and got lost in the music multiple times. You could tell he was truly impressed with the project. 

3 minutes ago, hausofdave said:

now seated for FÀD 

 

Can you let us know if anyone claps at the end of the review like one of the letterbox says 

3 minutes ago, jesus del rey said:

How would you rank her movies sis? @opbranden

 

Assuming you have seen HOG

ASIB is her best movie without any doubt imo

 

HOG is a mess, but when she's on screen I had a lot of fun. It's campy and that was its intention, it wanted to be a soapy movie

 

JFAD is visually beautiful, and has elements of great quality but I don't see myself ever re-watching it because it's not enjoyable to me. 

 

If we don't consider any of the technical aspects of the movies ASIB, HOG, JFAD, simply because at least with HOG I felt drunk without even drinking.

Just now, Bhabylon said:

Seeing GodGa at the Harlequin event tonight 

 

 

Suddenly I LOVE Good Morning and Get Happy!!

 

so that screenshot wasn't fake?

have fun sis!

Just now, Edu said:

i wouldn't consider these as "gaga movies" imo

A Star Is Born

HOG

 

Just now, Reginald said:

A Star Is Born

HOG

 

don't forget the newest entry jfàd!!!

Seated for JFAD

I just want to add that this is only my opinion, so don't feel discouraged about the movie. I'm sure some of you will absolutely love it and see it as a brilliant piece of art.

 

 

Go watch it and form your own opinion!

 

 

 

(I'm not saying this trying to boost Gaga's numbers )